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LR04 WLZ

2004 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,447 mi
Last recorded49,447 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Forester88,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 WLZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 49,447 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 47,564 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 46,806 miles

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Apr 2017 45,834 miles

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Apr 2016 43,826 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 42,669 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 40,470 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 40,470 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 38,267 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 38,267 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 36,360 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 36,360 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 34,398 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 32,587 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 28,610 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 25,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 20,418 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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LR04 WLZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2004 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 88,952 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR04 WLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LR04 WLZ registered?

LR04 WLZ is a 2004 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 May 2004.

Is LR04 WLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR04 WLZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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